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Sushi Empire

Kurō Sushi Is the Latest Addition to Lakewood Ranch’s Bustling Main Street

You'll find small plates, grilled skewers, sushi and even a multi-course omakase experience.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Home View

Elevate Your Patio With These Six Chic Local Finds

April is one of the best months to hang out outdoors, thanks to its warm days, pleasant nights and lack of summer humidity.

04/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

For Land's Sake

A Sarasota Environmental Program Has Saved Miles of Open Space From Bulldozers

But will voters renew it?

04/01/2026 By Brad Edmondson

Tea-Riffic

Tuck Into the Perfect Cup of Tea From the Rosemary District’s TeBella Tea Company

TeBella, which opened in 2010 in Tampa’s Davis Islands neighborhood, has grown to four stores, and the company services more than 140 cafés, restaurants and hotels throughout the country.

04/01/2026 By Lauren Jackson

Grant Report

Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Raises $200,000 for Roy McBean Boys & Girls Clubs

Plus, Easterseals Southwest Florida raises more than $1 million at its 80th anniversary gala, and more.

03/30/2026 By Staff

Fast Track

Ringling Museum Hires Head of Art Library Services

Plus, Ron Allen is recognized with the Community Spirit Award by Manatee Community Foundation, and more.

03/30/2026 By Staff

Hop To It

Where to Have Easter Brunch This Weekend

There's something for every bunny.

03/30/2026 By Staff

Sponsored Content

Reigniting Hope: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks

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03/27/2026

Suncoast Searchlight

Golf Deal Fallout Deepens Divisions in the Meadows

Weeks after a controversial vote to lease hundreds of acres of golf courses and green space to a subsidiary of Benderson Development, divisions inside The Meadows have deepened beyond the deal itself.

03/27/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight

Politics

Will Sydney Gruters Run for Congress?

Gruters, the executive director and vice president of advancement at the New College of Florida Foundation and wife of Republican National Committee chair Joe Gruters, just got a ringing endorsement from Donald Trump.

03/25/2026 By Kendall Southworth

Sponsored Content

Key Chorale Presents Radiance: A Concert in Candlelight

This luminous program brings together the Key Chorale Chamber Singers with guest instrumentalists for an evening designed to awaken the senses and soothe the spirit.

03/25/2026

Leadership Reset

John Annis to Lead Barancik Foundation After Board Determined Previous CEO 'Wasn't a Long-Term Fit'

John Brothers departs after less than four months at the helm of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

03/20/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Camera, Action

Actor Dylan McDermott Brings His 'Magic Realism' Exhibit to Sarasota

McDermott's street-photography exhibition opens Sunday, March 29, at Burns Gallery on Central.

03/20/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Suncoast Searchlight

Sarasota Erased Downtown Art Without Public Notice. Now Artists Are Seeking Damages.

Nine artists have filed claims against the city of Sarasota, alleging their rights were violated when officials removed pavement art in response to a state directive from the Florida Department of Transportation.

03/20/2026 By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight and Carrie Seidman/ArtsBeat.org

Movie Talk

Here's the Full Lineup for the 28th Annual Sarasota Film Festival

There's a movie for everyone, whether it's a big-budget action thriller, a thoughtful documentary or a locally produced student work.

03/19/2026 By Staff

ArtsBeat

Van Wezel Books ‘Hell's Kitchen' and 'Six' for 2026-2027 Broadway Season

The new season celebrates female empowerment with new and returning favorite musicals.

03/18/2026 By Jay Handelman/ArtsBeat.org

Ice, Ice Baby

Where to Get a Great Mocktail in Sarasota

Zero-proof is here to stay, so meet for mocktails at these great restaurants.

03/18/2026 By Lauren Jackson

New Development

New Development Bringing Attainable Housing to Sarasota-Manatee Border

Milhaus plans 231 apartments near SRQ Airport, including 92 workforce units, thanks to the state's Live Local Act.

03/18/2026 By Kim Doleatto

Screen Time

Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening Night Film, an Ocean Survival Story Starring Aaron Eckhart and Sir Ben Kinglsey

Plus, Julian Schnabel will receive the festival's Achievement in Directing Award and more of this year's festivities.

03/18/2026 By Megan McDonald

Real Estate Report

A Split Market Emerges in Sarasota and Manatee

February home sales data showed Manatee’s single-family market rose, Sarasota’s condo market surged, prices softened in most segments and buyers gained more room to negotiate.

03/17/2026 By Kim Doleatto

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